Today, because of her, other people's plans have failed. But if people find out that the fifth young master has fornicated his mother's maid at his grandmother's birthday banquet, it will not only affect his reputation, but also the reputation of the Duke's palace, and even the reputation of the queen and the prince in the palace. His reputation would also be damaged, and how could he possibly survive at that time?
"Fifth Young Master, please spare your life. I promise that only heaven and earth will know what happened just now. You and I will know it, and we will never let any third person know about it!"
Taoye trembled and knelt on the ground, not daring to raise her head again.
"You'd better remember this and go back!"
Rong Jiu's voice was lazy, but Tao Ye still heard the warning in it.
Carefully avoiding the servants in the house, Taoye returned to the main courtyard. Taoye went around to his room at the back to change into clothes, and then washed the clothes he just wore. Counting the time, the banquet in front should be broken up.
"Madam is back!"
Sure enough, after a while, there was a noise outside. Taoye hurriedly got up and walked to the bronze mirror to look at his face. After making sure that nothing unusual could be seen, he went to the main room.
By the time the master fell asleep, it was already past the third quarter of the twelfth hour.
When Mao o'clock arrived on the second day, Tao Ye got up as usual.
After briefly freshening up, I came outside the main house. The other two maids, Biyun and Bixiao, were already waiting outside.
When there was a noise in the room, the three of them entered one after another. Biyun and Bixiao were responsible for changing clothes and grooming, and finally Taoye came forward to tie her hair.
"Just keep it simple today!"
"This slave knows!"
Gu, the wife of the Duke of Jingguo, is in her late years, but her appearance is extremely well maintained. Her black hair hangs down, and she still has the purity of a girl.
"Ma'am, that's it!"
"Your hair combing skills are getting better and better!"
Gu glanced into the bronze mirror, smiled and nodded with satisfaction.
"Fifth Young Master!"
As soon as Mrs. Gu walked outside, the green crystal curtain on the door was raised, and the maids' voices came one after another to say hello.
"Son, please say hello to your mother! Your mother slept well last night!"
After Rong Jiu bowed, he stepped forward to support Gu personally.
"Go, your mother, I'm not old enough to need help!"
"Come back to my place for breakfast again!"
The mother and son get along naturally and casually, and they don't strictly follow the rules when there are no outsiders.
"I don't want to think about the good food here at my mother's house. How can I eat the food coming out of the big kitchen in the house!"
Rong Jiu lowered his body with a flattering look on his face.
This was not the first time Taoye saw Rong Jiu like this, but after what happened last night, she felt a little strange in her heart.
Breakfast has been laid out, and the table is full. The porridge alone has three different flavors, and the other snacks are also all delicious and delicious.
"Fifth Young Master, please use it!"
Taoye first served a bowl of assorted porridge to Mrs. Gu, and then a bowl of seafood porridge and placed it in front of Rong Jiu.
The voice was clear and respectful, completely different from the unbearable cooing yesterday.
Taoye noticed the scrutinizing eyes and lowered her head deliberately. Her face was as normal, but there was some sweat on her back.
His eyes were lowered respectfully as usual, and all his thoughts were on Rong Jiu, but Rong Jiu seemed to have just glanced at him casually, and had already withdrawn his gaze and drank the porridge slowly.
"Yesterday, Mrs. Xie and I were chatting about her granddaughter again at the banquet. She was inquiring about the marriage between the two families. What do you think of Miss Xie? You are not young anymore, and you will be a crown prince in two years!"
"The Xie family has been passed down for generations, and the daughter of the Xie family is a perfect match for you..."
"The Xie family has a high family background. Is the mother planning to sell her son?"
Rong Jiu put down the bowl and said with a smile.
"What nonsense are you talking about?"
Mrs. Gu first scolded her with a smile, and then said with a serious face: "Don't make jokes every time when marriage is mentioned. When your brothers were your age, they all had wives by your side. It would be better for you to have one by your side." There is no one who can take good care of you!"
When Mrs. Gu thought about this, she couldn't help but worry. She didn't insist that her son get married immediately. Her sister, the queen of the Xie family, had mentioned it many times, but if her son didn't like it, she wouldn't force it. The problem is that her son is very old, but he doesn't know anything about men and women.
If this continues, she will have to invite the royal doctor from the palace for diagnosis and treatment.
"It's not all my mother's fault. My mother has a beautiful face. My son has looked at her since he was a child. How can he be attracted to other women!"
Rong Jiu personally gave Gu a piece of gold and silver roll, her tone full of regret.
Although she knew that her son was still making jokes, Gu thought that her son's appearance was indeed outstanding. If the appearance of the woman around him could not compare with her, it would be difficult to be interested in him. However, this was not difficult.
"Your uncle is going to Jiangnan in a few days. Yanghuai has the most beautiful women. Then let him find a few to bring back. If you put them aside again this time..."
Before Gu could finish her words, she was interrupted by her son: "Why should mother abandon the near and seek the far away? There is a beauty right in front of you!"
Upon hearing this, Taoye's drooped eyelids jumped several times.
"Close?"
Mrs. Gu glanced at the three maids standing beside her. Although Biyun and Bixiao looked good, they were just average.
Then there is only...
She has always known that Tao Ye has a beautiful appearance. At first, she thought that this maid would be restless because of her outstanding appearance. But later, this maid was meticulous in her work and was extremely capable in all matters big and small. Her behavior was dignified but not rigid. Following her wishes, he was promoted to a first-class maid last year.
"Mother won't be reluctant to part with you, right?"
Rong Jiu followed Gu's gaze and glanced at Taoye, but didn't stay long before turning her gaze back.
But the look between the two made Taoye's heart beat like a drum, and she didn't even know how she should react.
Why did the Fifth Young Master suddenly want him? If you ask me to go there at this time, won't it make people suspicious of what happened last night? Is it to make it easier to use?
This time I was really sweating profusely on my back.
"Taoye, are you willing?"
I don't know how much time passed, but I heard Gu's gentle voice coming from the side.
"Slave, please obey Madam's orders!"
Taoye knelt down on her knees and kowtowed on the ground.
She has some dignity in front of the madam, but the fifth young master is the only son of the madam and the only one she cares about, so she still has some self-awareness.
"Get up quickly, go pack your things now, and after the fifth young master has finished his breakfast, we will follow him to the outer courtyard!"
Gu Shixu gave him some support, and her tone was gentler than usual.
"yes!"
After Taoye saluted and stood up, she returned to her room behind with weak legs. As soon as she entered the door, she just had time to close the door before she slipped down.
what to do? The fifth young master won’t really want to kill himself, right?
Taoye was anxious, but she didn't dare to cry. She would have to say goodbye to the madam later, and if she was seen with red eyes, she would definitely be displeased.
Holding the door and getting up from the ground, Taoye began to pack his things.
I remember when I was young, my father said that if you don’t know the next step, then take one step and count the steps, and don’t stop first.
Putting the clothes of the four seasons into the box first, she then took out a box from the wardrobe. Mrs. Gu has always been generous to the people around her. She has received many rewards over the years, including three or two pieces of red gold jewelry. When she puts all the clothes and jewelry in After the box, Taoye turned to the back of the cabinet, moved the cabinet with force, and took out something wrapped in layers of cotton cloth from inside.
Opening the layers of cotton cloth, there was a top-quality jade pendant inside, as red as blood and as clear as jade, with the longevity lotus engraved on it.
"This jade pendant is very important. You must not throw it away."
My mother’s solemn words still ring in my ears.
Therefore, even though she traveled to many places, she always tried hard to protect this jade pendant. Later, she knew that this jade pendant was extraordinary and hid it even more closely.
